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Affinia expands Midlands presence with Towcester acquisition

The Uncommon Practice appoints director to lead regional growth

The Uncommon Practice appoints director to lead regional growth

Talent shortages force accountancy firms to turn away clients

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Financial Conduct Authority

Our coverage on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) focuses on its regulatory impact on the UK accountancy profession, including enforcement actions, compliance expectations, and evolving governance standards. Accountancy Today reports on the FCA’s oversight of financial services firms, its enforcement powers—ranging from fines to prohibitions—and its role in upholding market integrity. Our editorial provides insights into the FCA’s initiatives, such as the introduction of targeted financial advice to improve consumer access to guidance . This coverage equips accountants, partners, and compliance leaders with the knowledge to navigate the FCA’s regulatory landscape effectively.

Financial Conduct Authority

Our coverage on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) focuses on its regulatory impact on the UK accountancy profession, including enforcement actions, compliance expectations, and evolving governance standards. Accountancy Today reports on the FCA’s oversight of financial services firms, its enforcement powers—ranging from fines to prohibitions—and its role in upholding market integrity. Our editorial provides insights into the FCA’s initiatives, such as the introduction of targeted financial advice to improve consumer access to guidance . This coverage equips accountants, partners, and compliance leaders with the knowledge to navigate the FCA’s regulatory landscape effectively.

SMH Sheards appoints new director

Kevin Sanders has been appointed director at accountancy firm SMH Sheards, effective 1 August 2025.

FCA fines Neil Woodford and firm £46m over failed fund

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined former fund manager Neil Woodford and his…

Azets appointed as Fund Ourselves administrator

Azets is set to oversee the administration of Fund Ourselves Ltd, a Financial Conduct…

Redefining misconduct: how the FCA is policing financial culture

The Financial Conduct Authority is drawing a new regulatory threshold. From September 2026,…

FCA shuts down 1,600 websites in crackdown on financial crime

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has suspended, removed or blocked more than 1,600…

FCA to tighten rules on bullying and harassment for finance firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that serious bullying, harassment and…

ICAEW urges reporting accountants to adapt for investor confidence boost

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has published a new…

FCA appoints Sarah Pritchard as deputy CEO

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sarah Pritchard as its deputy chief…

Red Tape Removed? Why the FCA’s shake-up could reshape London IPOs

Last week, (28 April) Nikhil Rathi, CEO of the Financial Conduct Authority, revealed in an…

FRP Corporate Finance advises on Trust Property sale

FRP Corporate finance has advised UK-based Trust Property Management Group on its sale to…
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